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⚡ PSA ⚡ This seems to happen every year but since it's upon us: just a friendly reminder not to reblog the original zigzag design Disability Pride Flag. It can trigger migraines at best and epileptic seizures at worst in some people. The design was reworked to be diagonal stripes, and THIS design is safe to reblog. But every year this makes it a struggle of whether or not some of us should just block the entire tag. The best thing to do, if you insist on using the defunct design, is to use a "flash warning" tag so we can keep ourselves safe. But not everyone does so hopefully this message will help remind people. RB to spread the word.

Accessibility doesn't just mean providing ramps, giving people the ability to leave buildings/doors or braille. Accessibility can also mean the following: -Adding warnings to content containing flashing lights, fast moving images or loud noises. -In fact, content warnings overall can be helpful to folks with triggers or sensitivity issues, as well as folks with phobias. -Adding subtitles. -Adding image descriptions to pictures. -Providing sensory headphones to those who have trouble with loud noises or even noise at all. -Making text easier to read, both online and in real life. -Using specific phrases/words (ex. "the lights at the concert were very bright" instead of "the lights were bright")- though use sparingly as this may lead to unwanted infantizing. -Quiet rooms or quiet spaces being available. -Sign language being used and taught. -Labeling things accurately! -Easier access to mobility aids. -Disabled parking! -Leaving enough room for wheelchair users or cane users at crowded spaces/events. -Signs that provide directions! -Emergency buttons or cords in bathrooms! -Turning down brightness/volume when asked. And a shitton more. Accessibility is for EVERYONE. In fact, even the littlest things can be accessible and you might not realize it!

For those who feel a little overwhelmed or overstimulated here are some things to quieten the mind

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